Rega: Planar 3 Turntable w/ ND3 Cartridge

📌LAB POINTS

high-end audiophile turntable built from decades of audio research (Planar series first introduced in the 70s)
premounted ND3 Cartridge (retails for $345) utilizes next gen neodymium magnet design
high quality RB330 tonearm offers substantial performance upgrades
beautiful 12mm Optiwhite float glass platter
high-gloss acrylic finish or wood finish, improved stiffer plinth / body
additional design / performance improvements to braces, bearing housing, sub platter, feet, motor, and motor cover tray
dustcover included

LAB REVIEW

The Planar 3 is the latest in a long line of Rega audiophile turntables, preceded by the RP3, multiple generations of the P3, and the original Planar 3 of 1977. This iteration of the turntable, 2 years in the making, features the impressive debut of the RB330 tonearm, 12mm Optiwhite glass platter, redesigned subplatter and main bearing housing, and numerous other revisions resulting in remarkable performance and stunning design.

🔎TECH SPECS

redesigned sub-platter for improved accuracy
redesigned main bearing housing offers an improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself
24V low noise motor with new motor control PCB
upgradeable with optional NEO outboard speed controller (speed control 33/45)
redesigned feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer
ergonomically positioned power switch
9" tonearm features point arm mount, integrated clip, new bias assembly + improved spring housing
dimensions (lid closed): 4.5" H x 17.5" W x 14" D / 11.7 x 44.7 x 36cm
weight: 13 lbs / 6kg